Intel Quietly Cuts Deep: Thousands Laid Off Despite Denials

Shockwaves ripple through the tech industry as Intel confirms massive restructuring plans that will leave tens of thousands without jobs and halt several flagship international operations. After months of vague language about “headcount actions,” Intel has come clean in its Q2 2025 earnings report: the chipmaker is undergoing a seismic shift, cutting approximately 24,000 employees — nearly a quarter of…

From Vows to Ventures: Bezos Sells $737M in Amazon Stock Days After Lavish Venice Wedding

Billionaire Jeff Bezos has sold a staggering $737 million worth of Amazon shares just days after his highly publicized wedding to Lauren Sanchez in Venice, Italy. The three-day event, attended by celebrities and business elites, reportedly cost around $50 million and drew criticism from some locals over its opulence and disruption. The timing of the stock sale raises eyebrows—but for…

Teens Now Protected: Instagram Adds Enhanced DM Warnings and Blocking Features

Responding to mounting concerns from lawmakers and the public, Meta has unveiled a fresh set of safety features aimed at shielding teenage users from online exploitation on Instagram. These updates include enhanced direct messaging restrictions and new alerts that help teens identify potentially harmful interactions before they escalate. Safety Notices will now show teens more detailed information about people they…

Ethereum Bulls Charge Toward $15K as Market Sentiment Turns Ultra-Bullish

Ethereum’s momentum is once again dominating the crypto conversation, with analysts now placing $15,000 firmly on the radar. After a sharp 8.12% surge over 24 hours to $3,425.50, ETH’s market sentiment has flipped bullish, fueled by institutional buying and growing excitement around upcoming network upgrades. Daily trading volume for Ethereum has surged past $53.5 billion — a staggering 39.55% increase.…

After 15,000 Layoffs, Microsoft Urges Remaining Staff to Embrace AI—Or Else

Facing a wave of over 15,000 layoffs in recent months, Microsoft has doubled down on artificial intelligence — not just as a product, but as a workplace expectation. Remaining employees are being told that AI is now “core to every role,” with usage increasingly factored into performance evaluations. Julia Liuson, president of Microsoft’s Developer Division, made it clear in a…

After Years as a Haven, the Dollar May Now Act Like a Risky Bet, Goldman Warns

Unusual movements in the US dollar suggest it may soon behave more like a risky asset than a traditional safe haven, Goldman Sachs analysts warn. Despite recent stabilization, the greenback’s correlation with global volatility indexes remains near historic lows, indicating a departure from its classic role as a refuge in times of market stress. Elevated policy uncertainty tied to trade…

Creators Face Tighter Rules as YouTube Cracks Down on AI and Low-Effort Videos

Change is sweeping across YouTube as the platform introduces new monetization policies aimed squarely at AI-generated and “low-effort” content, sparking both anxiety and cautious optimism among creators worldwide. From July 15, 2025, YouTube’s Partner Program (YPP) will adopt stricter criteria for what qualifies as monetizable content. The platform is sending a clear message: mass-produced videos with minimal human input—like voice-over…

Nvidia Rockets Past $4 Trillion, Cementing AI Supremacy on Wall Street

Silicon Valley’s crown has a new jewel, as Nvidia catapulted its market capitalization to an astonishing $4 trillion on Wednesday, becoming the first public company worldwide to touch this milestone and intensifying the seismic shift AI has sparked across global markets. Momentum has been relentless for the California-based chip giant, whose shares climbed as much as 2.5% to an all-time…

ChatGPT’s Rising Referrals to News Sites Fail to Offset Declining Search Traffic, New Report Shows

Digital news publishers are caught in a challenging transition as AI-driven platforms like ChatGPT increasingly shape how users consume information. A recent analysis by digital market intelligence firm Similarweb reveals that while referrals from ChatGPT to news websites have surged dramatically, this growth falls short of compensating for a steep decline in organic search traffic caused by evolving user behavior.…

Apple’s F1 Film Speeds to Record-Breaking $28M IMAX Opening

Hollywood’s love affair with adrenaline-fueled racing found a spectacular outlet this June as Apple’s F1 movie, starring Brad Pitt, zoomed to one of the biggest IMAX openings ever. The film pulled in a stunning $28 million from IMAX theaters alone, making up nearly 19% of its global box office and securing the fourth-largest IMAX debut in history. Audiences are drawn…